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      • Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "King of Soul" for his distinctive vocals, pioneering contributions to the genre, and significance in popular music.
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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sam_CookeSam Cooke - Wikipedia

    Considered one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the "King of Soul" for his distinctive vocals, pioneering contributions to the genre, and significance in popular music. [7]

  4. www.britannica.com › biography › Sam-CookeSam Cooke | Biography, Music, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 21, 2024 · Sam Cooke, American singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur, was a major figure in the history of popular music and one of the most influential Black vocalists of the post-World War II period. His songs ranged from the ethereal ‘You Send Me’ to the anthemic ‘A Change Is Gonna Come.’

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    Apr 2, 2014 · Sam Cooke was a trailblazing recording artist who helped shape the soul and pop scene with hits like “You Send Me,” “Chain Gang,” and “Sad Mood.”

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  7. top40weekly.com › sam-cookeSam Cooke – Biography, Songs, Albums, Discography & Facts

    Cooke is known as the “King of Soul” for his distinctive vocals, considerable contributions to the genre, and relevance in popular music. He is considered a pioneer and one of the most important soul performers of all time.

  8. livinglifefearless.co › 2021 › featuresSam Cooke: The Most Important Soul Singer in History

    It can be easily claimed that Cooke was actually the inventor of soul music in its modern (and current) terms. A brief look at Cooke’s artistic career tells the story. One of the eight children of a Mississippi Baptist minister, Cooke’s voice shone in his father’s church choir.

  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sam_Cooke_discographySam Cooke discography - Wikipedia

    The discography of Sam Cooke, an American singer and songwriter, consists of fourteen studio albums (including one collaborative album and two notable posthumous releases), two live albums, 49 singles, 13 compilations and 2 box sets.

  10. www.udiscovermusic.com › stories › sam-cooke-soulSoul Icon, Industry Trailblazer: The Legacy Of Sam Cooke

    Jan 22, 2024 · Sam Cooke was not only a soul icon, but one of the first African-American stars with a grasp of how the music business worked.